Scrum Master/Project Manager

Scrum Master

American Computer Services, Inc. is seeking a Scrum Master skilled in hands-on agile delivery methods. A servant leader who can establish project/team backlogs and form agile delivery teams within a formal project governance structure; methodology, templates, and reporting.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, strong leader who has experience with delivery/execution of large, complex initiatives that are cross-functional, have multiple work streams, or integration points.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience performing Scrum Master role.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with JIRA or Azure Dev Ops.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent.

Responsibilities:

• Work with stakeholders to define Epics, Features, and User Stories required in completing project goals.
• Adhering to project methodology as defined by the end client.
• Documenting the definition of completed for each Epic, Feature, and User Story.
• Establishing Agile teams for the defined backlog.
• Facilitating the relative sizing of the project backlog in Story Points.
• Establishing sprint delivery cadence.
• Facilitating sprint planning, daily standups, and sprint/review/retrospectives.
• Resolving team blockers preventing delivery of sprint commitments.
• Escalating blockers when outside of the team’s control.
• Monitoring project tools and extracting spring metrics and project progress metrics.
• Provide agile coaching and mentoring to team members.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Experience:

• Government: 1 year (Preferred)
• Financial Services: 1 year (Preferred)
• JIRA: 1 year (Preferred)
• Azure Dev Ops: 1 year (Preferred)
• Project Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Scrum Master: 3 years (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• United States (Preferred)

Required travel:

• 25% (Preferred)